Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Rajasthan Congress launches Panchayati Raj election campaign from Degana
The Congress party in Rajasthan has started preparing for local village elections.
It began its campaign in Degana, a place connected with the history of Panchayati Raj.
Party president Govind Singh Dotasra asked workers to stay united.
He told them to visit villages and explain the party’s message.
Dotasra accused the BJP government of using officials to collect information about possible candidates.
He also repeated claims that officials were misused during earlier city elections.
Congress leader Tikaram Jully made similar accusations.
Some supporters fought briefly at a welcome event, and Dotasra told them to stop.
The Congress launched its campaign for Rajasthan’s upcoming Panchayati Raj elections from Degana in Nagaur.
Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra urged workers to remain united and take the party’s message to villages.
Dotasra accused the BJP government of misusing the administration to gather information about potential Congress candidates.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully alleged that the BJP used police and administration during recent urban local body elections.
A scuffle broke out between supporters of rival Zila Parishad ticket aspirants during a welcome programme in Dudu.
- Who
- Rajasthan Congress, led by president Govind Singh Dotasra and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, launched the campaign.
- What
- The party held a Panchayati Raj Workers’ Conference and began preparations for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections.
- When
- Thursday, October 1.
- Where
- Degana in Nagaur, Rajasthan; workers also welcomed the leaders in Dudu, Ajmer and Beawar.
- Why
- To organise Congress workers and communicate the party’s message ahead of the rural elections.
- Event
- Panchayati Raj Workers’ Conference
- Campaign launch
- Degana, Nagaur
- Congress president
- Govind Singh Dotasra
- Leader of Opposition
- Tikaram Jully
- Election focus
- Upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan
- Historical reference
- Panchayati Raj was launched in Nagaur by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1959
- Disruption
- Supporters of rival Zila Parishad ticket aspirants exchanged blows in Dudu